Commissioner Hagerty Addresses East TN Megasite During TN State House Budget Hearings
The Jefferson County Budget Committee is heading into the Budgeting season for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. In addition to the usual requests that are presented to the Budget Committee, EDOC by way of the Industrial Development Board is expected to request nearly $2 million additional dollars to continue the certification process for the proposed Megasite. […]
Gun Owner’s Rights Fears Driving Increase in Handgun Carry Permits
The State of Tennessee House and Senate have passed the Guns in Trunks bill and it is on the way to the Governor’s desk for his signature. The issue of gun rights has been a concern across the Nation and, especially, in Tennessee. Jefferson County Representative Jeremy Faison sponsored the Guns in Trunks bill in […]
Sunday Final Day of EXPO
The Jefferson County Business Expo and Home Show 2013 is in full swing at the new Activity Center adjacent to the Field of Dreams in Dandridge. More than ninety vendors are present at the show, representing a wide variety of goods and services. Locals looking to do a little home updating this spring can find […]
GRITS & Special Surprise Guests Friday Night at Dandridge Pizza and More
Grits Band was in the house on Friday evening ushering March in like a lion. The local band is busy preparing for their debut cd which will be released later this Spring. Tennessee Weather will have offer an array of original tunes, which the band has been previewing at shows in the region and beyond. […]
Planning Commission Confirms Rescind Action Through No Action
The Dandridge Planning Commission met for their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2013 in the Public Works Building in Dandridge. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Commission Swann. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Franklin and Entwistle. The Commission Approved the Minutes from the January 24, 2013 Regular Meeting […]
Jefferson County School Board Meeting Feb 28, 2013
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2013 in the Media Center of Jefferson County High School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Vines. Special Recognition was given to Director’s Gallery K-2 winner, Jasmine […]
Planning Commission Considers Guidelines for Cadaver Research Centers
The Jefferson County Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday evening in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting preceded the County Planning Commission and only one item was on the agenda. The Board Approved a request for a 15 foot variance for a home to be placed […]
Dandridge Low Income Housing Development To Be Revisited This Thursday
A tax credit housing development that was slotted for the Shrader Road area in Dandridge, adjacent to the Field of Dreams and the new multi million dollar Activity Center investment, hit a bump in the road at last week’s Dandridge Planning Commission Meeting. WODA, an Ohio based Development Company, had appeared before the Planning Commission […]
Jefferson Memorial Foundation Board Meets
The Jefferson Memorial Foundation Board met on Monday, February 25, 2013 to discuss and take action regarding $12.4 million dollars in funds that the Foundation is charged with investing and distributing. Following a Call to Order by Board Chairman Fain and approval of the minutes, the Chairman informed the Board that action was needed to […]
And Now We Wait
The Jefferson County Commission recently approved funding in the amount of $442,311 for the initial phase of certification for the proposed Megasite project that would be located around the interstate 40 and interstate 81 split. The appropriation came at the request of the Economic Development Board, which is an arm of the Jefferson County Chamber […]
Two Bucks and a Nickel, Can We Hold On?
Though the third month of 2013 is just approaching, the fiscal year for Jefferson County is winding down and the budgeting process for the 2013-2014 fiscal year is in full swing. Jefferson County Finance Director Helton stated that the County side of the financial picture appears to be in a good place heading into the […]
TN House Representative Faison on Property Rights, Gun Rights & Small Business
Tennessee House Representative Jeremy Faison of District 11, which includes a portion of Jefferson County, has spent a considerable amount of time in Nashville recently as the 108th Tennessee General Assembly is currently in session. Though this is Faison’s sophomore year as a Representative, due to redistricting, it is his first term as a Representative […]
Trailblazers Fall To Patriots in Last Seconds of Regional 52-50
The Jefferson County Patriots came away with a, down to the wire, victory in the Regional playoff game against Daniel Boone on Saturday evening. The Patriots went into Saturday’s play looking to avenge a two point loss to number 9th ranked Sevierville last week. Dumplin Valley was alive with action, as the Patriots served as […]
Family S.T.E.M. Night at Rush Strong
Rush Strong Plainsmen of all ages filled the school on Thursday evening to participate in Family S.T.E.M. Night. The event was organized by sixth grade Science teacher Megan Carr and seventh/eighth grade Science teacher Susan Martin. Creative learning stations were set up in the commons area of the school that allowed student to experience the […]
Planning Commission Rescinds Dandridge Development Decision
The Dandridge Planning Commission met in a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in the Public Works Building in Dandridge. The purpose of the meeting was for consideration to Act Upon or Rescind the Revitalization Plan of WODA Development for the Shrader Road area around the Field of Dreams and new Dandridge Activity […]
Examining The Battlefield
The Save Our Farms and Homes organization met on Monday evening to discuss issues pertaining to the recent decision by the Jefferson County Commission to tie County funding of the proposed Megasite to eminent domain and recent information concerning TVA and State of Tennessee’s statements on their participation in the proposed project. Present at the […]
